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Lauren
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Sioux City, Iowa
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What can I do as a senior in high school who is interested in animal science and vet med. I live in a small town, and have not much animal experience, what can I do to prepare myself for college and get ahead??
I do not have much experience with large animals and want to get more. How should I do this?
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Karin P.
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Hi Lauren,
If you are specifically looking for large animal experience, there are several large animal hospitals in your area where you can inquire about opportunities to volunteer or maybe work a job like customer reception or get trained as a veterinary assistant. You could also get a certificate as a veterinary assistant in a few months.
Carlson Vet does horses and small animals: http://www.carlsonvet.com/
Sioux Center Vet Clinic does small and large animals: https://siouxcentervetclinic.com/
Dakota Large Animal Clinic: https://dakotalargeanimalclinic.com/
Lewis and Clark Veterinary Clinic in Yankton is a farm vet: https://www.lewisandclarkvet.com/large-animal
You could also look for farm jobs in your area, specifically taking care of animals.
For small animals, animal rescues are always happy to have volunteers.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
If you are specifically looking for large animal experience, there are several large animal hospitals in your area where you can inquire about opportunities to volunteer or maybe work a job like customer reception or get trained as a veterinary assistant. You could also get a certificate as a veterinary assistant in a few months.
Carlson Vet does horses and small animals: http://www.carlsonvet.com/
Sioux Center Vet Clinic does small and large animals: https://siouxcentervetclinic.com/
Dakota Large Animal Clinic: https://dakotalargeanimalclinic.com/
Lewis and Clark Veterinary Clinic in Yankton is a farm vet: https://www.lewisandclarkvet.com/large-animal
You could also look for farm jobs in your area, specifically taking care of animals.
For small animals, animal rescues are always happy to have volunteers.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
Thank you so much!